Ketch-in Up

I'm finally going to do it! I'm going to blog! Why? Well, each day, I find myself taking random pictures. In fact, in the last two months alone, I have taken 1,250 pictures on my iPhone! So why not keep up with the important ones in a blog?


Let me catch you up on the last twenty three-years. I'll bring you up to speed with the important parts. Here we go!

School

I graduated North Augusta High School in June 2007.  My family moved from North Augusta to Columbia the same month. I left in August for BYU Hawaii where I was accepted with a full ride! Two weeks later, I flew back home. Here is where I went next:
Columbia College-1 Semester lived on campus
USC Aiken-1 Semester lived on campus
USC-1 Semester lived at home
University of Kentucky--1 Semester lived with aunt
USC Sumter- 2 semesters lived with friend and had my own apartment for a semester in Columbia
USC Upstate (Still at USC Sumter-Paperwork detail)- 4 semesters lived at home and stayed in Sumter
Finally: I am starting my Masters in Educational Technology this fall at USC

*So 7 Universities and 5 years later,  I have my Elementary Education degree and I am still going to school!*

Religion

If you know me, you know that being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints makes me who I am. However, if you REALLY know me, you know that I am not all that different as most people presume based off this detail : ) The main thing that sets me apart from others is a set of standards that I have based off what I believe will bring me true happiness according to my faith. I try to dress more modestly, talk kinder, and don't consume things that are unhealthy. Why do I do these things? I want to raise a family the same way I was raised, in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In order to do this, I want to be married in the Temple which is a place members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can go to participate in sacred ordinances and be sealed to their families. By living a certain way, I am preparing myself to one day be married in the Temple of the Lord and raise my family with the same morals and values that I have come to love. They make me who I am. 

*So I am LDS and LOVE it! You should give it a try ;-)*

Family

I have an older brother and two younger sisters. My brother Eric is married to Elyse and lives in Columbia with his wife and adorable daughter, my niece, Annalyse! I also have a younger sister Jocelyn who is married to Ezra and lives with my parents. My youngest sister is 19, not married, and better not before I get married : ) Love you Christie but a deal is a deal! : ) My mom works for Hallmark and my Dad is a computer guy who works at Fort Jackson. 

*So I come from your typical mom dad and 3 siblings... but it was when my niece, the granddaughter was added in the mix that I realized how deprived I was as a child... Wish I was born a grandchild to my parents instead!*

Love Story

Sooooo I could write so much here but what I would love even more is hearing Matt tell our story : ) He is much better with words and I just love listening to him talk about us! So I'll just give you a few details and let him write our story later on... But what I will say is I have the best boyfriend any girl could ask for! He is such a sweet, handsome, respectful person and I love that we were best friends for two years before we started dating!  : )

*So Matt has the REAL story... I guess you'll have to keep reading to find out more!*

Work

This summer, I am a Nanny for three kids. Caroline 4, Walker 6, and Christian 8. We do fun things such as fishing, swimming, bowling, skating, water park, and go to the movies! I absolutely love it because it feels like I have my own little family! I plan on teaching third grade. I'm hoping for the Sumter School District but, if not, I know the Lord has a plan for me : )

*So Nanny for summer (I don't have a picture with all three of the kids : () and 3rd grade teacher in the fall... hopefully!*


And now you know! : )

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